Homemade Edible Wedding Favors

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edding favors are a wonderful way to show guests just how much you appreciate their being a part of your big day. Favors—especially those you make yourself—can reflect each happy couple's personalities and creativity. Edible gifts such as flavored honey, infused alcohol, spice rubs, and scented sugars are excellent options for food-loving brides and grooms to consider; these DIY goodies can be easily customized and packaged to convey the wedding's setting, motif, or season. Homemade edible favors can also be kind on the budget compared with store-bought tokens of appreciation. And because the tasty treats are created or assembled by you, it'll be clear to guests that these favors come not only from the kitchen but from the heart as well.

Ingredients for these easy DIY projects are readily available at your local grocery store, gourmet specialty shop, and liquor store. Supplies such as small glass jars, fabric, and trimmings can be found at neighborhood craft, fabric, and home-supply stores. When making edible gifts, always clean containers and fresh produce thoroughly.

And as with any wedding project that requires time and effort, it's not only helpful but much more fun if you enlist friends and family to pitch in! Read on for recipes and tips for how to make edible wedding favors.